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Creaking Case? Anyone? Which Part ?

I saw a lot of owners complaining about creaking case...some on the USB part and some near the vol control ?
How about yours ?

sectorlord said:
I saw a lot of owners complaining about creaking case...some on the USB part and some near the vol control ?
How about yours ?
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Yes mine creaks too. I don't like it, my Trintiy never creaked. On my HD it is the back cover that moans when I squeeze it to make a thumb tap one handed. I thought it was partially my fault for removing the cover so many times to take out the micro SD. The back cover definitely comes off MUCH easier than the first time I opened it out of the box. I've seen new covers for $29. but that seems a bit over the top for a creak I'm going to make a space buffer under the back cover.

Same as matterhorn, the backside, below the camera lens. It creaks and its terrible! Feels cheap.

A simple solution for that creaking
Yep, I too hate the creaking of the plastic cover. It feels like the phone is really cheapish. I could not bear it, so that I tried several solutions (thin foam pads, self-adhesive tapes of different kinds) before coming up with a really good, simple one: I cut some PostIts to the right size (avoiding to cover the holes for those little tabs in the cover that hold it in place), stuck them to the bare sides of the HD (this is, the HD without the cover), and bent them over the back (where the battery and the SIM card are); then, you just have to mount the cover as usual --the photos are almost self-explanatory.
If you do not like the result, removal is dead simple. In my case, the added thickness of two PostIts inside the cover prevents *most* of the creaking (not *all*, but most), and now the HD feels much like the solid device it should have been from the beginning. This solution is really simple and easy indeed, but after a couple of weeks it has proved to be very reliable. Hope this helps! It has done for me.

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Repeated submit, sorry.

Battery cover doesn't fit well

One of the first things I noticed about my Atrix is that the battery cover doesn't sit completely flush on the right side -- there is a tiny gap, and the cover creaks whenever I put any amount of pressure on that side. It's making this otherwise nice hardware feel pretty cheap.
Is anyone else experiencing this? Anything I can do to fix it myself?

my atrix fits well tho, maybe u need a replacement

give it a pretty firm push. theres little tabs in there that feel like theyre going to crack but they will keep it slightly up if not forced down. just make sure its lined up good and it should be ok

trapjawmusic said:
give it a pretty firm push. theres little tabs in there that feel like theyre going to crack but they will keep it slightly up if not forced down. just make sure its lined up good and it should be ok
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this.
when the chick at the store handed me the phone there was a gap on one side, i had to push on it pretty hard for it to snap into place

There should be a little gap on both sides, that's so you can get a fingernail in there to pull it open. If nothing is jamming the clips and it doesn't fit right...heck, it is just molded plastic and sometimes the plastic isn't molded right, take it back. See if they'll swap a cover for you.

Rred said:
There should be a little gap on both sides, that's so you can get a fingernail in there to pull it open. If nothing is jamming the clips and it doesn't fit right...heck, it is just molded plastic and sometimes the plastic isn't molded right, take it back. See if they'll swap a cover for you.
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Uuh.... no.... you open the case by pulling from the top while grasping the sides. The sides of the rear cover are supposed to be sealed flush with the rounded side bits of the back of the phone.

Oooh, that was much easier!
NOW I get it.

Postal, you guys got me playing with my battery cover, trying to teach my fingers how to make it pop easily.
And I realized ONE SIDE had a tight fit, the other side had a fingernail-sized gap. Played around some more, and evrentually found that if I seated the "loose" side first, the other side would snap down tight, so the cover fits nice and tight all the way around.
It should matter, but apparently it does. If you carefully seat the "wide" side first, the whole thing may snap down nice and tight.
FWIW.

it seems the bezel has a poor paint layer

well that is what I was afraid of when I bought the note, the paint job of the bezel disappointed me, especially at the headphone plug, it seems that the paint job is really poor, i ended noticing that the paint started to flicker, what a disappointment i hope that it will not get bigger.
I almost knew from the start that it would flake easily especially at weak points like plug in areas, i wish to know how to fix it, but i saw some video and taking it appart is hell, maybe i should consider giving it a brushed look bezel

hykhleif said:
well that is what I was afraid of when I bought the note, the paint job of the bezel disappointed me, especially at the headphone plug, it seems that the paint job is really poor, i ended noticing that the paint started to flicker, what a disappointment i hope that it will not get bigger.
I almost knew from the start that it would flake easily especially at weak points like plug in areas, i wish to know how to fix it, but i saw some video and taking it appart is hell, maybe i should consider giving it a brushed look bezel
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I.had mine about a month.no paint issue.never put hard cover on any samaung device.it will peel paint off from bazel.i learned the hard way putting on my infuse.i had tp replace the whole bazel and about 5 min.

mintu123 said:
I.had mine about a month.no paint issue.never put hard cover on any samaung device.it will peel paint off from bazel.i learned the hard way putting on my infuse.i had tp replace the whole bazel and about 5 min.
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I've had my Note for around 3 months.
2 weeks back I was sick, having fever, throat & ear infection.
I took a visit to the hospital and unfortunately dropped the phone whilst sitting down.
I was so sick & weak the phone slipped whilst in my hand.
Thankfully the damage was minimal. The only minor mark was on the upper left hand corner of the bezel, a slight discolouration.
I too would like to change my bezel.
Would you be kind enough to post a link to a video which shows how to dismantle the bezel & then put back?
Thanks.

kanej2006 said:
I've had my Note for around 3 months.
2 weeks back I was sick, having fever, throat & ear infection.
I took a visit to the hospital and unfortunately dropped the phone whilst sitting down.
I was so sick & weak the phone slipped whilst in my hand.
Thankfully the damage was minimal. The only minor mark was on the upper left hand corner of the bezel, a slight discolouration.
I too would like to change my bezel.
Would you be kind enough to post a link to a video which shows how to dismantle the bezel & then put back?
Thanks.
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just get it from ebay,its like $30 original.its very easy.remove battery sim and sdcard and remove 9 screws and use ur thumb under the battery and carefully push screen part out.there is a guide in general how to replace a screen.

mintu123 said:
I.had mine about a month.no paint issue.never put hard cover on any samaung device.it will peel paint off from bazel.i learned the hard way putting on my infuse.i had tp replace the whole bazel and about 5 min.
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no hard cover...you mean no hard cases for Note?

mintu123 said:
just get it from ebay,its like $30 original.its very easy.remove battery sim and sdcard and remove 9 screws and use ur thumb under the battery and carefully push screen part out.there is a guide in general how to replace a screen.
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Thanks a bunch!

Every bezel ive come across is a piece of ****.
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tytung2020 said:
no hard cover...you mean no hard cases for Note?
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Yes.dont use hard case.if u have to put case on it use them rubber cases.

are you sure that its easy to replace the bezel, are there no wires or stuff to take apart when changing the bezel. So its only removing the 9 screws.

hykhleif said:
are you sure that its easy to replace the bezel, are there no wires or stuff to take apart when changing the bezel. So its only removing the 9 screws.
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My first Note went for a swim with me in salt water so naturally I tried a few things to get it working again, including removing as many components as possible. The bezel is part of the back cover that the battery sits snug against on all edges, and if you use both thumbnails to separate the screen from this bezel/backplate then it should come off after a bit of manipulation.
IMO it's not worth replacing as one mistake will cause another mark and you'll never be satisfied with it unless it's as new. I've found that only after you get a few nicks and bumps that you actually use it like it's meant to be - used. It's not being careless but spending more time using it than being super cautious is where it's at.

[Q] Nexus 4 dust collection near the earpiece

Hi folks!
I'm norwegian, so my english may not be 100% throughout this post.
I just got my Nexus 4 from my local operator, Telenor, and I have noticed some dust collection in the "gap" between the glass front ant the chrome bezel. I know this is beyond picky, but has anyone else noticed this, AND did a case like the official bumper help?
I haven't tried the bumper yet, since I live in Norway and it is not easy to get that stuff here, so I don't really know how much of the bezel it covers.
Also, how much does it cover the gap between the glass and the plastic compared to the Rearth Ringke Fusion?
Thanks!

joachimbv said:
Hi folks!
I'm norwegian, so my english may not be 100% throughout this post.
I just got my Nexus 4 from my local operator, Telenor, and I have noticed some dust collection in the "gap" between the glass front ant the chrome bezel. I know this is beyond picky, but has anyone else noticed this, AND did a case like the official bumper help?
I haven't tried the bumper yet, since I live in Norway and it is not easy to get that stuff here, so I don't really know how much of the bezel it covers.
Also, how much does it cover the gap between the glass and the plastic compared to the Rearth Ringke Fusion?
Thanks!
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I have the same issue - gap on the top between screen and metal frame. I clean it by swiping with a corner of thin paper (like check which you get when buy something). It annoys me pretty much as it is the only defect which i have.
Actually, I created a thread dedicated to this issue some time ago
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39123021

Hi,
Had to sent my Nexus 4 to had the screen replaced (it fell on the street.. face down..).
Touch screen was not working anymore. Glass was completely shattered.
I chose to had it repaired and got it back the same day.
Here's the strange bit;
I think I will call them again and have my Nexus 4 rechecked under warranty, as the phone did not have the gap between the glass and the frame/bezel before this. Now it's collecting dust, etc en I even see it in front of the front camera (so behind the glass!).
But.. I first want to make sure my original state did not have this problem. Will compare it to my colleague's phone, but she's out today.
Btw, what usually works for me to clean the earpiece, USB port, from dust, to take a piece of 'clay' (by lack of a better explanation) which is used to stick posters to the wall instead of tape.
It looks like clay/chewing gum. You stick it right in and it will get almost all dust and pocket lint out.
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Just a small additional note.
With a screen not properly working, "OK, Google" with the extra funtionalities from the 'Commandr' app can get you a long way with still using the phone.

Folio Case Stuck!

I've just had my official folio case delivered and it is really nice. A very snug fit, too snug... I can't get the damn thing off the phone. I'm terrified to apply any more pressure in case I damage the phone.
I'm on chat to Google as I type this and so far they have suggested sending the case back for replacement. Which is a bit tricky as it is stuck...
Update: It is being escalated but it looks likely that it will be an exchange for new phone and possibly a case. They are looking into whether the case design is too snug or not.

Just cut the case off
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Is it leather?
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sdelcegno said:
Just cut the case off
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Is it leather?
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Cutting it will risk damaging the phone, it is a very snug fit.
It's the folio case from the play store, hard plastic interior and a leather front and back. It's actually a really nice case. I'm going to wait and see what Google come back with.

ChrisJ said:
I've just had my official folio case delivered and it is really nice. A very snug fit, too snug... I can't get the damn thing off the phone. I'm terrified to apply any more pressure in case I damage the phone.
I'm on chat to Google as I type this and so far they have suggested sending the case back for replacement. Which is a bit tricky as it is stuck...
Update: It is being escalated but it looks likely that it will be an exchange for new phone and possibly a case. They are looking into whether the case design is too snug or not.
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I had the same situation with the folio case. In the end I had to use a little bit of force to pry one edge off. The problem is the plastic is extremely stiff. Good luck.
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justbabu said:
I had the same situation with the folio case. In the end I had to use a little bit of force to pry one edge off. The problem is the plastic is extremely stiff. Good luck.
Sent from my Nexus 6P
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The most I've managed was to get the bottom right corner off, but this made the other corners tighter. No way could I get any of them to budge with my fingers alone.

ChrisJ said:
The most I've managed was to get the bottom right corner off, but this made the other corners tighter. No way could I get any of them to budge with my fingers alone.
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I ended up using one of those guitar pick type case openers. Thankfully there was no damage to the phone or the case. Once the case was off, I flexed it several times and this has made the plastic more flexible.

justbabu said:
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I ended up using one of those guitar pick type case openers. Thankfully there was no damage to the phone or the case. Once the case was off, I flexed it several times and this has made the plastic more flexible.
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I tried a thin spunger I had, couldn't get it anywhere near in between the case and the phone.

Just had another go and no way is it shifting. The attempts are already making marks on the metal just above the power button. I think this is well and truly Google's problem now, not mine.

ChrisJ said:
Just had another go and no way is it shifting. The attempts are already making marks on the metal just above the power button. I think this is well and truly Google's problem now, not mine.
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Shame, I was probably luckier than you. Good luck with Google!
Sent from my Nexus 6P

i bought this case also..will try flexing it a bit before trying to put on.

ChrisJ said:
I've just had my official folio case delivered and it is really nice. A very snug fit, too snug... I can't get the damn thing off the phone. I'm terrified to apply any more pressure in case I damage the phone.
I'm on chat to Google as I type this and so far they have suggested sending the case back for replacement. Which is a bit tricky as it is stuck...
Update: It is being escalated but it looks likely that it will be an exchange for new phone and possibly a case. They are looking into whether the case design is too snug or not.
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I have had the exact same problem! I felt like I was going to break the phone trying to remove it. I finally managed to remove the Nexus 6p Folio Case without damaging the case nor phone. I made a video showing how I did this. Hope it helps others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2-a6SkxSyE

epictutorials said:
I have had the exact same problem! I felt like I was going to break the phone trying to remove it. I finally managed to remove the Nexus 6p Folio Case without damaging the case nor phone. I made a video showing how I did this. Hope it helps others.
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Just watched your video, nice work. I had considered a hot air gun or hair drier to soften it but was concerned that in doing so that I might soften the adhesive used in the phone construction too and any flexing then applied trying to remove the case might weaken the structural integrity of the phone.
My phone now has clear damage where the case touches the phone near the power button. Fortunately Google have been great and they have refunded me the case and have arranged an exchange of phone.
A slight complication if that my SIM is stuck in the phone (trapped by the case). Fortunately, my network make swapping a SIM really easy and I have a spare non-allocated one available. It's likely going to be a pain for others in the same predicament though.
It's a real pity as, as you say in the video, the case is really nice. It just doesn't fit...

epictutorials said:
I have had the exact same problem! I felt like I was going to break the phone trying to remove it. I finally managed to remove the Nexus 6p Folio Case without damaging the case nor phone. I made a video showing how I did this. Hope it helps others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2-a6SkxSyE
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Thanks so much for the video. I never would have gotten the case off without the help. I had heard there might be a problem, but already had the case. I initially didn't put in on all the way. But., wow, it's deceiving how easy it goes on vs how hard it is to get off.
There's really a problem with the design (at least the type of plastic used for the back).
For removal I....
I pulled the lower right corner as you showed. Then I bent it back and forth a few times (while holding the case to minimize stress on the phone -> being especially careful where the metal is thin around the pwr/volume buttons) to try and loosen it up..
Then I figured out that the more you pull the lower right, the tighter the lower left. So I put a folded plastic tab (from a hanging folder label) under the lower right and let it go back into position (but no lock around the 6P).
Then I used a cut off piece of plastic (from the same hanging label) to shimmy under the corner on the lower left (starting from the left side and pulling on the corner as I went). I was able to get the plastic wrapped far enough around the lower left corner to slide off the case (which got the whole bottom lose).
Wow, this is crazy for a $50 case. Maybe Google could send everyone some flexible plastic picks and some extra instructions for getting this thing off.
Now I'm considering weather to return it, or perhaps file down the lip on the lower left corner so it's easier to remove.
i also just received a Spigen Case (for a heck of a lot less money). It's seems fine, but of course doesn't cover the screen (my Naked N5 got scratched up when it slid from my coat pocket down the right side of the driver's seat -> then I got the Folio). Spigen: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016CBFBVI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
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One more removal idea. Since the Lower Right is the easiest to get off, maybe slide the plastic under the lower left corner first. Then, slide another under the lower right. Then, try and get the bottom loose. (I haven't tried this yet).
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david31262 said:
For removal I....
I pulled the lower right corner as you showed. Then I bent it back and forth a few times (while holding the case to minimize stress on the phone -> being especially careful where the metal is thin around the pwr/volume buttons) to try and loosen it up..
Then I figured out that the more you pull the lower right, the tighter the lower left. So I put a folded plastic tab (from a hanging folder label) under the lower right and let it go back into position (but no lock around the 6P).
Then I used a cut off piece of plastic (from the same hanging label) to shimmy under the corner on the lower left (starting from the left side and pulling on the corner as I went). I was able to get the plastic wrapped far enough around the lower left corner to slide off the case (which got the whole bottom lose).
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Hmmm, since the lower left corner is tighter then the right, maybe it would be easier to slide the plastic under the lower left corner first, then slide another piece under the lower right corner, then slide off the bottom. Push it just enough to clear the bottom of the phone, then slide the phone down to avoid breaking the top/back of the case.

I never could justify going with a folio case. They always just seemed to get in the way. I'm currently using the Speck CandyShell Grip, and there are no application/removal issues, and no screenshot issues.

Argh! Same problem here. Am using quite a lot of pressure on the bottom right corner with both thumbs, but having no luck getting the Folio Case off my 6P. Am very reluctant to use any more force or a sharp implement for fear of causing any damage to the (very expensive) phone. Not an urgent problem as I'm basically happy with the case, but the ability to take the case off – albeit with a small bit of pressure – was something I took for granted.
The chap on the phone at Google Customer Service was very sympathetic, and said if I do cause any damage to either the case or phone, then not to worry – they'll be covered (sadly I couldn't leave any positive feedback for the Rep as the automated follow-up survey was in French...!) However, I think I'll wait until I do really need to take the cover off before trying with any more force.